IDK Acronyms
Life Skills
Finish the Lyrics
From Page to Screen
The Pokédex
10
Something you say to show good sportsmanship after a game or tournament
*Bonus point if you can say what the acronym stands for*
GG
Good Game
10
During an emergency, you dial this number for help
911
10
"We're going up, up, up, it's our moment..."
"You know together we're glowing,
Gonna be, gonna be golden"
Golden - KPDH
10
Based on the beloved _____ tale, this comedic and fantastical film follows young _____ Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they join a small group of contest winners who get to tour the magical and mysterious _____ of eccentric candy maker _____. Aided by his diminutive Oompa Loompa workers, Wonka has a hidden motivation for the tour, one that he will reveal only after the children in the group show their true colors.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
10
TYPE: ELECTRIC
When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
#0025 Pikachu
20
When something hasn't been chosen yet and you still need to think about it; like for our party upgrade
*Bonus 2 points if you can say what the acronym stands for*
TBD
To Be Decided / To Be Determined
20
If someone's clothes that they're wearing are on fire, they do these steps to put out the fire safely
HINT: There are 3 steps
Stop, Drop, and Roll
1. STOP whatever it is that you're doing and move away from others and anything flammable
2. DROP to the ground, make sure it is clear of any objects
3. ROLL around on top of affected area multiple times until the fire is put out
20
"All that time
I sat alone in my tower
You were just honing your powers
Now I can see it all (see it all)..."
"Late one night
You dug me out of my grave and
Saved my heart from the fate of
Ophelia "
The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift
20
Adaptation of the FIRST of _____'s popular children's novels about _____, a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. He is summoned from his life as an unwanted child to become a student at Hogwarts, an English boarding school for wizards. There, he meets several friends who become his closest allies and help him discover the truth about his parents' mysterious deaths.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (Philosopher's) Stone
J.K. Rowling
20
TYPE: NORMAL
This gluttonous Pokémon eats constantly, apart from when it’s asleep. It devours nearly 900 pounds of food per day.
#0143 Snorlax
30
When it something needs to be done quickly; letting someone know it is urgent
*Bonus 3 points if you can say what the acronym stands for*
ASAP
As Soon As Possible
30
When someone is unconscious and not breathing, a certified professional pushes down on their chest repeatedly to help their heart and lungs
*Bonus 10 points if you can say what the acronym stands for*
CPR
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
30
"This speech is my recital, I think it's very vital,
To rock (a rhyme) that's right (on time), 'It's Tricky' is the title (here we go!)..."
"It's tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme, that's right on time, it's tricky"
It's Tricky - Run DMC
30
Hiccup is a Norse teenager from the island of Berk, where fighting _____ is a way of life. His progressive views and weird sense of humor make him a misfit, despite the fact that his father is chief of the clan. Tossed into _____-fighting school, he endeavors to prove himself as a true Viking, but when he befriends an injured _____ he names Toothless, he has the chance to plot a new course for his people's future.
How to Train your Dragon
Cressida Cowell
30
TYPE: NORMAL & FAIRY
When its huge eyes waver, it sings a mysteriously soothing melody that lulls its enemies to sleep.
#0039 Jigglypuff
40
A specific time frame of when someone will show up; when you ask someone how long until they will finally be there
*Bonus 4 points if you can say what the acronym stands for*
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
40
When there is an earthquake and you're inside, these are the steps you take to protect yourself from falling debris
HINT: There are 3 steps
Drop, Cover, and Hold On
1. DROP to your hands and knees to avoid being knocked down
2. COVER your head and neck under a sturdy desk or table (or against an interior wall if no shelter is nearby)
3. HOLD ON to your shelter until shaking stops, being ready to move with it if it shifts
40
"And even in your case
Though it's the toughest case I've yet to face
Don't worry, I'm determined to succeed!
Follow my lead
And yes indeed, you will be..."
"Popular!
You're gonna be popular!
I'll teach you the proper ploys
When you talk to boys
Little ways to flirt and flounce"
Popular - Wicked the Musical
40
While exploring her new home, a girl named _____ discovers a secret door, behind which lies an alternate world that closely mirrors her own but, in many ways, is better. She rejoices in her discovery, until Other Mother and the rest of her parallel family try to keep her there forever. _____ must use all her resources and bravery to make it back to her own family and life.
Coraline
Neil Gaiman
40
TYPE: NORMAL
Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if made to laugh, it can’t maintain its disguise.
#0132 Ditto
50
You will see this at the end of informational pages or forums where people ask for help or clarification
*Bonus 5 points if you can say what the acronym stands for*
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
50
These are the steps to properly use a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire
HINT: There are 4 steps (they make an acrostic)
P.A.S.S.
1. PULL the pin
2. AIM nozzle at the base of the fire
3. SQUEEZE the lever
4. SWEEP the novel side-to-side until the fire is out
50
"There once was a ship that put to sea
The name of the ship was the Billy O' Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
Blow, my bully boys, blow (huh)..."
"Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go"
Wellerman (Sea Shanty)
50
During the World War II bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy finds a _____ that transports her to a magical world called _____. After coming back, she soon returns to _____ with her brothers, Peter and Edmund, and her sister, Susan. There they join the magical lion, Aslan, in the fight against the evil White Witch, Jadis.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
C.S. Lewis
50
TYPE: GHOST & POISON
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
#0094 Gengar